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4(2a - 3) = 2(3a + 1)
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4(2a-3)=2(3a+1)
8a-12=2(3a+1)
8a-12=6a+2
Add 12 to both sides
8a-12+12=6a+2+12
a=7
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Answer:

a=7

Explanation:

4(2a-3) = 2(3a+1)

8a-12 = 6a+2

2a-12=2

2a=14

a=7

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